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as in overly
beyond a normal or acceptable limit
the ski lodge was unacceptably cold
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2
as in poorly
in an unsatisfactory way
she does her chores quickly but usually unacceptably
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Recent Examples of unacceptably
That was relegated to the basement, where the unacceptably bleak bathroom stood.
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Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
10 June 2026
Pandemic learning loss in California was among the highest in the nation, and recovery efforts have been unacceptably slow.
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Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
Globally, the maternal mortality rate is unacceptably high – about 260,000 women died during and following pregnancy and childbirth in 2023.
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Yenupini Joyce Adams,
The Conversation,
27 May 2026
On the ice, meanwhile, the team performed unacceptably.
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Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
The mayor and the City Council have been warned for years that these shortcomings were leaving the city unacceptably vulnerable to the very kind of emergency that wiped out my home, killed 12 of my neighbors and burned 7,000 additional structures.
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Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
Thus, California’s low reading levels may be partially responsible for the state’s equally unacceptably low ranking on mathematics; just 39% of fourth graders were proficient.
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Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
26 Feb. 2026
The company is keeping a particularly close eye on the potential for unacceptably high wind speeds.
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Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
The Fed rate's too high, unacceptably high.
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Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
30 Jan. 2026
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
10 June 2026
Pandemic learning loss in California was among the highest in the nation, and recovery efforts have been unacceptably slow.
—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
Globally, the maternal mortality rate is unacceptably high – about 260,000 women died during and following pregnancy and childbirth in 2023.
—
Yenupini Joyce Adams,
The Conversation,
27 May 2026
On the ice, meanwhile, the team performed unacceptably.
—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
The mayor and the City Council have been warned for years that these shortcomings were leaving the city unacceptably vulnerable to the very kind of emergency that wiped out my home, killed 12 of my neighbors and burned 7,000 additional structures.
—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
Thus, California’s low reading levels may be partially responsible for the state’s equally unacceptably low ranking on mathematics; just 39% of fourth graders were proficient.
—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
26 Feb. 2026
The company is keeping a particularly close eye on the potential for unacceptably high wind speeds.
—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
The Fed rate's too high, unacceptably high.
—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unacceptably
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Better yet, soothing ingredients like chamomile flower water and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid keep skin feeling comfortable, so your complexion looks fresh—not overly matte.
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These controls proved responsive throughout my testing, but were sometimes overly sensitive.
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Secondly, they were very poorly promoted.
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Another reason some people respond poorly to GLP-1 drugs is because of their genetic makeup.
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So too did a record 400-million-barrel release from the International Energy Agency’s strategic petroleum reserves – a supply boost that’s still underway.
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The man who made a reputation by doing the impossible with African Cup of Nation wins had too little time to find the magic with Tunisia.
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In one of them, a spot attacking Harman, Checchi included a photo of the lieutenant governor — and not a bad-looking one at that.
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In one of them, a spot attacking Harman, Checchi included a photo of the lieutenant governor — and not a bad-looking one at that.
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Both point out that pickle juice is high in sodium; infrequently or in small doses, that’s fine, but if consumed excessively, pickle juice can pretty quickly put you beyond the daily amount of sodium health experts recommend that people consume.
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The scene isn’t excessively played for shock value or tragedy.
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Corzo, who lived a number of years in Los Angeles, said his apartment is on the east side of Caracas, so it was not hit as badly by the earthquake as other parts of the city.
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At least eight hospitals, the headquarters of the Venezuelan Red Cross, and the French embassy were among buildings reported to have been badly damaged.
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“Unacceptably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unacceptably. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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